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This manual is a practical guide on group counselling for Early Childhood Development (ECD). It provides easy-to-use charts and tools designed to support facilitators in delivering effective group counselling sessions. The materials are simplified to help caregivers, community volunteers, and health workers promote optimal growth and development for young children.

This is a collection of stories, as told by parents and caregivers on the impact of the Nurturing Care early childhood development project, implemented in Siaya County, with funding from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, to address the needs of children aged 5 years and below and their caregivers affected by HIV and AIDS

This brief shares learning from ChildFund’s implementation of the project, “Assuring the Essentials of Optimal Development for Infants and Young Children Affected by HIV and AIDS in Kenya and Zambia

This brief shares learning from ChildFund’s implementation of the project, “Assuring the Essentials of Optimal Development for Infants and Young Children Affected by HIV and AIDS in Kenya and Zambia”. In this brief, we present a brief overview of the project and share findings from an evaluation of the project, focusing on those specific to Zambia

This Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework provides a structured and consistent approach to tracking the implementation and effectiveness of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) group counseling program. Designed to complement the ongoing individual family counseling services, this framework offers an alternative and scalable approach to delivering ECD counseling through group sessions with caregivers. Our goal is to systematically collect and analyze data to measure performance, inform decision-making, and enhance the quality and impact of ECD interventions. The framework outlines key indicators, sets performance targets, and establishes processes for monitoring inputs, activities, and outputs—ensuring that all stakeholders can assess progress against set objectives. By focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and behavior change within target communities, this M&E framework supports continuous improvement of the group counseling approach. It also provides evidence on the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the model, enabling programmatic adjustments and the development of best practice guidelines.

ChildFund has released an updated Partnership Strategy to align more deeply with its core purpose and deliver stronger, more impactful programs for children. Since 2009, ChildFund’s global strategy has emphasized building a strong core program. This update responds to emerging challenges—shifting funding landscapes, increasing local NGO capacity, and a demand for greater program quality and scale. Rooted in the experience of working with local partners across diverse contexts, the strategy sets a clear vision: to build and maintain a fit-for-purpose, purpose-driven portfolio of strong partners that advance child development at the local level and influence change at national and global levels. It reinforces ChildFund’s commitment to long-term, values-aligned partnerships that drive program quality, advocacy, innovation, and sustainable impact

The Children’s Code Act, 2022 consolidates and modernizes laws relating to children by making comprehensive provision for the rights of the child, parental responsibilities, alternative care arrangements such as guardianship, foster care, and adoption, and the protection of children in need of care or in conflict with the law. The Act further provides for the regulation and delivery of child welfare services, establishes the National Child Development Council, and aims to ensure the holistic development, protection, and participation of every child in Zambia.

ChildFund is committed to tackling environmental challenges through innovative, child-centered solutions that build community resilience, promote clean energy, and support sustainable livelihoods. This capacity statement outlines our proven approaches, such as smart agriculture, biodigesters, and fuel-efficient stoves, that reduce environmental impact, improve food security, and empower youth as climate leaders. Aligned with Zambia’s NDCs, NAP, and global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and SDGs, our work prioritizes environmental education, green job creation, and locally driven action for lasting change.